A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3408019 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3409401 epoch_slot_no: 18201 block_no: 3407860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1724 time: 2019-11-22 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0af658d4a67c9912145297447d712b501bbb56086dea21c690bb74773e590e26Block Operator
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